A redesigned user interface for WikiMedia Projects

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
May 30, 2021
Size
280KiB
Developer
Category
Users
201
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://*.wikipedia.org/*
Https://*.mediawiki.org/*
Https://*.wikiquote.org/*
Https://*.wiktionary.org/*
Https://*.wikiversity.org/*
Https://*.wikinews.org/*
Https://*.wikisource.org/*
Https://*.wikivoyage.org/*
Https://species.wikimedia.org/*
Https://commons.wikimedia.org/*
Https://meta.wikimedia.org/*
Https://*.wikibooks.org/*
Storage
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Wiki Redesigned Extension

Wiki Redesigned is an browser extension under the parent project \"Project Redesign\" and aim's to provide modern user-interface for Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikibooks, Wiki-commons etc.

-The extension will allow you to surf Wikimedia websites with a new beautiful and simple interface without loosing the feel of wiki.
-Just install the extension and use the websites like you usually do.
-Make sure that any other extension that also affect the design of wiki websites is uninstalled, because similar extensions that affect the same websites may/may-not cause bugs when installed together.
-The extension will not redirect you to another URL like other similar projects.
-You can toggle the extension , provide feedback or report bugs by clicking on the logo from browser's extension-bar/Toolbar.

Aside from a new interface we provide these additional features :
-Dark mode
-Read mode
-Monotext mode
-Reference toggling
-New Image viewer
-Collapsible Headings
-Infobox Viewer

The extension will be regularly updated to :
-Resolve user issues
-Provide more user customization
-Improve on design and performance

*Its a simple plugin and don't harm your privacy & system in anyway.
Parent Project : project-redesign.org
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Wiki Redesigned", "description": "A redesigned user interface for WikiMedia Projects", "version": "1.1", "minimum_chrome_version": "50", "icons": { "128": "images/icon.png", "256": "images/icon_256.png" }, "browser_action":{"default_icon": "images/icon.png", "default_popup": "menu/menu.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "https://*.wikipedia.org/*", "https://*.mediawiki.org/*", "https://*.wikiquote.org/*", "https://*.wiktionary.org/*", "https://*.wikiversity.org/*", "https://*.wikinews.org/*", "https://*.wikisource.org/*", "https://*.wikivoyage.org/*", "https://species.wikimedia.org/*", "https://commons.wikimedia.org/*", "https://meta.wikimedia.org/*", "https://*.wikibooks.org/*", "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "run_at" :"document_start", "matches": [ "https://*.wikipedia.org/*", "https://*.mediawiki.org/*", "https://*.wikiquote.org/*", "https://*.wiktionary.org/*", "https://*.wikiversity.org/*", "https://*.wikinews.org/*", "https://*.wikisource.org/*", "https://*.wikidata.org/*", "https://*.wikivoyage.org/*", "https://species.wikimedia.org/*", "https://commons.wikimedia.org/*", "https://meta.wikimedia.org/*", "https://*.wikibooks.org/*" ], "js": [ "functionX/functionX.js", "javascript/activator.js" ] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://commons.wikimedia.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikicommons.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wikivoyage.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikivoyage.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://meta.wikimedia.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikimedia.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.mediawiki.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/mediawiki.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wikisource.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikisource.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wikidata.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikidata.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wikinews.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikinews.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wikibooks.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikibooks.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wiktionary.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wiktionary.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://species.wikimedia.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikispecies.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wikiquote.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikiquote.js"] }, { "run_at" :"document_end", "matches": ["https://*.wikiversity.org/*"], "js":["javascript/sisterProjects/wikiversity.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "functionX/*", "javascript/*", "css/*", "images/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Wiki Redesigned extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Wiki Redesigned extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Wiki Redesigned extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Wiki Redesigned extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Wiki Redesigned extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Wiki Redesigned extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Wiki Redesigned Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Wiki Redesigned extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Wiki Redesigned extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Wiki Redesigned extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Wiki Redesigned extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Wiki Redesigned extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Wiki Redesigned extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Wiki Redesigned extension file

Select and download the Wiki Redesigned extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Wiki Redesigned extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Wiki Redesigned extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Wiki Redesigned extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Wiki Redesigned extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Степан Позняк (ID: 00000057d25cb6c5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/25/2022 Very good interface and the best dark theme.

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ROGER (ID: 000000dd5d94e5e3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/28/2021 desfigurado

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Bruno Gonçalves (ID: 0000005e9326ff55) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2020 Desconhecido mas muito bom.

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Dhruvik Neharia (ID: 000000cf20e60599) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2020 This extension provides a fresh look with a great experience on such useful websites. The attention to detail speaks for the amount of work that has put into making this. 10/10 would recommend.